high-brow
Example Sentences
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Then, finally, the truth about the fact is revealed, with Wiles sharing that her neighbors were of a more high-brow Hollywood class, sharing an image of Craig and Weisz with the hashtag #holyairball.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts had a more high-brow approach to their schedule release, employing some outside help from the social media account @ArtButSports, which has become popular for comparing sports pictures to classic works of art.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024
Known for its leafy streets and historic architecture, the neighborhood has changed rapidly in recent years, with rents soaring and high-brow restaurants and Pilates studios moving in.
From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2024
The paper has gone high-brow with its speculation over gameplans for the last eight, paraphrasing an 18th Century military quote - changing "Englishmen, you shoot first" to "Englishmen, you defend first".
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2022
Not perfect in a horrid, "high-brow" way, but simply adorable to have in the house.
From The Brightener by Williamson, A. M. (Alice Muriel)
